For a long time, Korean dramas have been the first choice of Chinese audiences, whether it is CCTV or local satellite TV, many hit dramas have been introduced, leaving many people with good memories. For the audience of the era, "Da Changjin", "My Girl", "Haojie Chunxiang" and so on are their favorites; For earlier audiences, they are more familiar with classic Korean dramas such as "Yellow Handkerchief", "Flyover", and "Watch and Watch".
Among the many Korean dramas, there is one work that caused a sensation when it aired in 2002, and it is "Miss Mermaid". This series has high ratings, a gripping plot, and an excellent cast, giving the audience a great viewing experience. Watching "Miss Mermaid" is not only to appreciate its delicate life depictions, distinctive supporting roles and the outstanding performance of the leading actor Zhang Ruixi, but also to feel the immersive Korean style in the play.
The show was a huge success after it aired, not only because of its tight plot and the combination of revenge and romantic love, but also because its characters were distinct, real, and vivid. The heroine Yin Ya Liying is fascinating with the story line of love and revenge, and she takes revenge on her relatives who betrayed her at all costs to seize her half-sister's fiancé. In the play, she also experienced inner struggles and choices, which made people deeply resonate with her.
Actor Zhang Ruixi became popular for his outstanding performance in "Miss Mermaid". Her acting career can be described as full of twists and turns, and her early experience as a child star did not bring much help to her career, until she met the two works "The Beggar Prince" and "Miss Mermaid", which really brought her to the peak of her career.
Looking back on this Korean drama that has been on the air for nearly 20 years, I can't help but feel emotional. The actors in the play have now experienced different life trajectories. However, "Miss Mermaid", as a classic Korean drama, still has an eternal charm that brings endless memories and thoughts to people. Zhang Ruixi, the high-profile actress, has finally waited for her moment to shine. From "The Beggar Prince" to "Miss Mermaid", she has successfully created many unforgettable roles with her excellent acting skills and unique charm, thus occupying a place in the entertainment industry.
After a short period of development in China, although she chose to quit due to language and cultural differences, Zhang Ruixi never gave up her love for acting. Her works such as "Wife's **", "Cuckoo's Nest", "Mother" and "My Sister's Style Remains", etc., despite the different plots, all show the depth of her acting skills. However, Zhang Ruixi has never become popular, and was even mistaken for a time when people thought that he had faded out of the entertainment industry.
In recent years, Zhang Ruixi has gradually returned, although most of the time she plays supporting roles and occasionally participates in variety shows, but she has always adhered to her love for acting. Rumors about her plastic surgery have been endless, and her smart and natural youth has become a topic of conversation.
Emotionally, Zhang Ruixi had a relationship when he was young, and he is still single at the age of 50. This year, she signed with a new agency, IOK Company, hoping to break new ground. The company is known for its ability to run artists and plan their careers.
The male protagonist in the play, Li Zhuwang, is not only a beautiful landscape, but also makes people fall into it. Sister Ya Liying and Ma Lin are both in love with him, he was Rui Ying's fiancé, but he ended up marrying Ya Liying. If it weren't for the rapid change in feelings, he could almost be said to be a model of a perfect man - tall and handsome, honest and kind, mature and steady.
and Kim Sung-taek, who, like Jang Seo-hee, reached the peak of his career through this drama. After experiencing setbacks such as the divorce of his parents and the shattering of his dreams as an athlete, he devoted himself to the entertainment industry, leaving his presence in everything from stage plays to modeling. "Miss Mermaid" made him a huge success, not only boosted his popularity, but also won him the honor of the 2002MBC Acting Awards Men's Newcomer Acting Award. In the TV series "Kao Fairy", Kim Sung-taek once again succeeded in creating a character who dedicates himself wholeheartedly to the heroine. He vividly interprets the throbbing of youth, making people feel the sweetness of first love. In "Diamond's Tears", he changed his previous image and challenged the villain role of a vicious and cruel villain. This spirit of courage to break through himself undoubtedly shows his professionalism as an actor and his determination to pursue excellence.
Kim Sung-taek has achieved remarkable results in his career, but his future has been heavily clouded by two incidents involving XD. In 2012, he married Hannah Lee, a female dental doctor who was four years older than him and already had a 15-year-old son. However, married life is not all smooth sailing, and friction and unhappiness are always with them. Due to career setbacks and the pressure of married life, Kim Sung-taek suffered from depression and eventually chose to hang himself after an argument with his wife.
Touchingly, after his death, his family made organ donation in accordance with his last wishes, and his liver, kidneys and corneas saved 5 patients and continued his flower of life.
Yin Ruiying is Ya Liying's half-sister, with an innocent and kind personality, and she is ignorant of the world. Although she suffered betrayal in her marriage, she still chose to fulfill her sister's happiness after learning the truth. She strives to achieve her own happiness and bravely fights against her family. After marriage, she worked hard to learn housework and grew up to be both fragile and strong.
Another actor, Woo Hee-jin, made his debut at an early age and became popular with "500 Years of the Joseon Dynasty". She won the Outstanding Acting Award at the 1996 MBC Acting Awards in "Three Men and Three Women", and showed the coquettishness and caution of the female number two character in "Miss Mermaid", and her performance was relaxed and natural. Her outstanding performance has once again earned her the recognition of the award. In the past two decades, although Woo Hee-jin has not shone in her career, she has never lacked opportunities to perform. In the TV series, she won the recognition and awards of the audience with her excellent acting skills. However, along with her honors and career development, her personal life has also experienced some twists and turns. She once had an 11-year relationship, and the other party was a male star who was far less famous than her. It's a pity that this relationship came to an end when Yu Xizhen was 40 years old. The man married someone else when Yu Xizhen was 46 years old, and she is still single.
The two actresses, Yoon Sung-mi and Kim Sun-mi, have their own unique charms in the entertainment industry. Shengmei played Yin Ya Liying's friend in the TV series, and won the love of the audience with her simple and kind character. Kim Sun-mi, on the other hand, is a versatile actress who has appeared in a number of Korean dramas, the most well-known of which is the role of Sung Bo-la in "Please Answer 1988". In addition, she also starred in popular dramas such as "Moonlight Painted by Clouds", "Huang Jinyi", and "Hide and Seek". Kim Sun-mi is making steady progress in her career and has a very happy family life. However, in 2019, she chose to commit suicide in a hotel due to depression, which made people sigh.
Looking back on this TV series that brings together many handsome men and beauties, we are not only full of emotion for the life trajectory of the protagonists. Each character has their own story and destiny, which makes people happy, sad, sad and expectant. So, in this drama, which character has made your heart flutter? Which character brought tears to your eyes again? Has their life story ever touched your heartstrings?